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Honoring veterans with local original play
The Scranton Chapter of UNICO will host the original play “The Last Thoughts of Gino Merli” by Thomas Flannery and performed by Bob Shlesinger, Scranton Public Theater. The play will be presented in two showings May 22, one at 10 a.m. for high… more
Clipboard, May 7, 2025
Abingtons Memorial Day parade: VFW Abington Memorial Post 7069, in conjunction with Clarks Summit borough, Memorial Day parade, May 26, 11 a.m. Individuals or groups who want to be in the line of march must register by calling the post after 3 p.m.… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, May 7, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Cristopher Pena Garcia and Mirda Minyety Mancebo, both of Scranton. Ricardo Garduño Garduno and Mariana Itzel Hernandez Cervantes, both of Scranton. Kimberly Pregnar and Timothy Scott Bird Jr., both of Clarks Summit. Collin Michael… more
The University of Scranton Presents a Celebration of Student Scholars
The 25th annual Celebration of Student Scholars was held April 30 at The University of Scranton’s Loyola Science Center. Serving as a showcase for student research, the event featured about 185… moreFlash flooding slams Honesdale area
Flash flooding slammed the Honesdale area in the wake of heavy rainstorms Tuesday night and crews are out cleaning up the mess. Social media accounts show several Wayne County roadways overtaken by rushing water.
Scranton City Council 5-6-25
Scranton City Council Public Meeting
SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL
Gerald Smurl - President - Rules
Mark McAndrew - Vice President - Public Safety
Dr. Jessica Rothchild - Community Development… moreNEPA students hear from Holocaust survivors, descendants
SCRANTON – After her Jewish family fled for their lives from Germany to Belgium in 1938 to escape the growing Nazi menace, 9-year-old Dorothea Szczesniak had a one-year respite of relative peace until Hitler’s troops invaded. When the Gestapo came… more
Chris Kelly Opinion: ‘Holocaust 101’ a key course for humanity
“Get it all on record now. Get the films. Get the witnesses. Because somewhere down the road of history, some bastard will get up and say that this never happened.” — Gen. and future U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower after the liberation of a Nazi… more
REAL ID required for domestic flights, entry to federal property as of Wednesday
Dickson City resident Laurie Schield is flying to Puerto Rico this week and waited until the last minute to get a REAL ID, a federal requirement to board domestic flights as of Wednesday.
Times-Tribune’s Scholastic Superstars shine
The 24 outstanding graduating high school seniors honored as Times-Tribune Scholastic Superstars on Monday were urged to use their talents to build up their hometowns. They received medals at a ceremony at Lackawanna College, Scranton, sponsored by… more
Black and Brass Coffee Co. to open new location May 17
SCRANTON — A grand opening for Black & Brass Coffee Roasting Co.’s location at 101 Penn Ave. will be held May 17, owner Travis Rivera said. Black & Brass has three other retail locations: 318 Main Ave., Hawley; 1186 Hamlin Hwy., Salem Twp.;… more
Tariff scuffle could hobble train hobbyists
The raging trade war that has rocked the country may derail a beloved business in Northeastern Pennsylvania. With costs from their suppliers set to spike, several model train and hobby shop owners in the region said the tariffs are leaving them on… more
Clarks Summit man charged in connection with fire at former Cascades plant
RANSOM TWP — A Clarks Summit man has been charged with arson after a fire at the former Cascades Tissue Plant on April 9 in Ransom Twp. Dale Bettelli, 24, of 2174 Port Royal Road, is facing felony charges of starting a fire that endangered the… more
Aventura closure surprises families of residents
Families of residents at Aventura at Terrace View say they were surprised about the nursing home’s upcoming closure.
Cloverfield Engineering & Design Bid 5-6-25
May 6 2025
CloverField Engineering and Design
The Scope of Work for this project includes:
Review the site and existing conditions
Review awarded DCED $1,000,000 Main St Matters grant for… moreRansom Twp. supervisors hear plans for solar farm
Ransom Twp. officials formally heard plans for a solar farm that has concerned residents. Pivot Energy is seeking a conditional use permit to build 6,550 solar modules on 18 acres of a 200-acre parcel, a former quarry, at Ransom and Lower Narrows… more
24 students honored in Scholastic Superstars program
The Times-Tribune recognized 24 graduating high school seniors for their outstanding work in the classroom and community during its Scholastic Superstars program on Monday evening at Lackawanna College in Scranton. It has been a Times-Tribune… more
Olyphant to vote on grant, updated land development for industrial park
Olyphant Borough Council will vote Tuesday to apply for a $250,000 infrastructure grant and consider an amended land development agreement for a sprawling industrial park project off Marshwood Road. Council will vote on the motions regarding the… more
Bucktown Market brings new business opportunity to Dunmore
DUNMORE — Bucktown Market — a new marketplace selling everything from swords to cleaning products, and trains to Harley-Davidson parts — presents a new opportunity for local vendors. “Everything is different,” co-owner Joseph Fernandes said. ” After… more
Rite Aid files for bankruptcy protection again as it seeks to sell most assets
Rite Aid is again seeking bankruptcy protection as the struggling drugstore chain looks to sell substantially all of its assets.
Wanted Carbondale woman gives cops false name
A wanted Carbondale woman faces charges after giving officers a false name Saturday night in the city, police said. Officers responded to the Dollar General on Westside Drive around 8:07 p.m. for the report of a suspected wanted female sitting in a… more
Jury: Miles guilty of first-degree murder in North Scranton homicide
Shelton Miles was found guilty of first-degree murder by a jury on Monday afternoon. A jury of six men and six women began deliberations around 1 p.m. Monday in the Miles’ homicide trial.
Lackawanna County Court Notes, May 6, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSE Kristen Ashley Davis and Robert Paul Pfleckl Jr., both of Scranton. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Patrick Jr. and Elisha Nolan, La Plume Twp., to Robin and Merle Jan Sophia Winkle, Wilkes-Barre; a property at 2029 W. La Plume Road, La Plume… more